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jude01
10-24-2011, 03:29 PM
we have quite a few of these on our shore. They are super fast and Ive only ever seen them at dawn, which makes them hard to shoot with bad light and a slow shutter speed.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/selenaxrt123/Selena%20Rhodes%20Scofield%20Photography/mink.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/selenaxrt123/Selena%20Rhodes%20Scofield%20Photography/mink2.jpg
Andrew
10-24-2011, 03:40 PM
That's pretty close for those little guys. Usually they are long gone when they see you. High iso and low shutter is better than no shot at all. Did you sneak up on them in your camouflage jacket?
jude01
10-24-2011, 03:59 PM
yes! I love that jacket.
Hillbillygirl
10-24-2011, 10:12 PM
Really like that second shot Jude, especially considering the lighting.
These little ones have very poor eyesight and rely heavily on hearing/scent, as does all the weasel family.
asnow
10-24-2011, 11:04 PM
That second one is awesome. Are they really that red colour or is that a reflection from the surrounding logs etc.
jude01
10-25-2011, 12:31 AM
Id say they are a rusty/chocolate brown depending on the light

Thanks for the info HBG, i didn't realize they had poor eyesight, (I guess that's to my advantage)
JAS_Photo
10-25-2011, 01:47 AM
What a cute little fellow! Nice shots even with the low light and shutter speeds.
aubintbay
10-26-2011, 10:24 PM
Nice pics. That 2nd one is great!
Barefoot
10-31-2011, 07:34 AM
Great work. The first one is my fav.
Iguanasan
10-31-2011, 08:10 AM
Awwww! Cute!